LODGING Staff - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 12

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Tripadvisor's 2026 Summer Travel Index Reveals Myrtle Beach and Cancun as Top Destinations for U.S. Travelers

🌍 Tripadvisor's 2026 Summer Travel Index highlights top destinations for U.S. travelers. 🚙 Myrtle Beach ranks first for domestic travel, with Cancun leading internationally for the third year. 🔍 Key holiday weekends show trending preferences: Anaheim for Memorial Day and Myrtle Beach for 4th of July. 🏖️ Top domestic destinations include New York, Chicago, and Vegas, while international favorites feature Paris, London, and Rome. 🌍 Trending destinations also include Orange Beach, Virginia Beach, and Aruba for various holidays.

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Kimpton Ashbel New York—Park Avenue Opens in Manhattan with 205 Rooms, Blending Luxury and Residential Design

🏨 Kimpton Ashbel New York—Park Avenue opened in Midtown Manhattan, New York, near Grand Central Terminal, in a building originally constructed in 1928. The hotel features 205 guestrooms, including 14 family-friendly connecting rooms. Designed by Busta Studio, it offers residential-style spaces and a café, Park & Bel. Guests enjoy amenities like the Kimpton Kickstart program and Social Hour, offering complimentary coffee, tea, beer, and wine. The hotel blends historic architectural elements with modern luxury.

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Hyatt Regency Chicago Completes $368 Million Renovation Covering 2,032 Rooms and All Major Event Spaces

📅 Chicago, April 2026: Hyatt Regency Chicago completed a multi-year renovation of its 2,032 rooms and suites, enhancing event and public spaces since 2013. The $368 million project included a $168 million lobby update and culminated with a $200 million transformation of all guest and meeting areas. The Grand Ballroom, now 24,000 square feet, features customizable LED panels and digital enhancements. General Manager Mark Wagner highlighted the renovations' aim to meet modern networking and business needs.

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Wyndham Hotels Expands Dolce by Wyndham Brand with New Openings in Miami Beach, Palm Springs, and Hudson Valley

🏨 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts expands its Dolce by Wyndham brand with three new openings in the U.S.: Miami Beach (90 rooms), Palm Springs (140+ rooms), and Hudson Valley (240+ rooms). These hotels offer boutique and group-friendly experiences. Miami Beach features ocean proximity and curated art; Palm Springs offers resort-style amenities; Sleepy Hollow has 30,000 sq. ft. of event space in New York’s Hudson Valley. This expansion enhances the brand's presence in high-demand locations.

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American Hotel & Lodging Association Supports SECURE Data Act for National Privacy Standards in U.S. House

📈 In September 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives introduced the SECURE Data Act, which aims to establish a national privacy standard. This legislation intends to enhance consumer protections, enable individuals to control their information, and provide businesses with the certainty needed for innovation. The American Hotel & Lodging Association supports the act, acknowledging the leadership of Chairman Guthrie, Vice Chairman Joyce, and the data privacy working group. This initiative is crucial for the hotel and lodging industry.

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Sonnenblick-Eichner Company Secures $24 Million Loan to Refinance Cedarbrook Lodge in Seattle, Washington

💵 On April 2026 in Los Angeles, Sonnenblick-Eichner Company arranged a $24 million loan to refinance Cedarbrook Lodge in Seattle, Washington. This 167-room hotel, located near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, offers 17,000 sq ft of meeting space, a 1,600 sq ft fitness center, and a 3,000 sq ft spa. The loan is a five-year, non-recourse, floating-rate debt funded by a private real estate debt fund, replacing a long-term fixed-rate loan.

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Staypineapple Achieves Green Key Certification, Introduces Compostable Coffee Pods, and Targets 90% Renewable Energy by 2026

🌱 Staypineapple, a hospitality brand based in Kirkland, Washington, shared its sustainability efforts in April, coinciding with Earth Day. The company has introduced Coulée Coffee Co.'s 100% compostable coffee system, aiming to prevent nearly 145,000 plastic pods from reaching landfills this fiscal year. Staypineapple Chicago achieved Green Key Certification, and the brand plans to power 90% of its hotels with renewable energy by 2026. Since 2024, over 900,000 single-use plastic bottles have been diverted from landfills.

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Choice Hotels International Reports Over 20% Revenue Increase in Canadian Business, Highest Q1 Hotel Openings Since 2010

📈 Choice Hotels International, headquartered in North Bethesda, Maryland, reported significant growth in its Canadian operations following its shift to direct franchising. The company achieved a 3.4% net room growth in Q1, marking its best first-quarter performance since 2010. Revenues increased by over 20%, with RevPAR rising 5.2% year-over-year on a currency-neutral basis. The pipeline of rooms expanded by 55%, and guest satisfaction improved, enhancing the likelihood-to-recommend scores.

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Noble Investment Group Opens 148-Room Tempo by Hilton Savannah Historic District, Marking Brand's Georgia Debut

🏨 Noble Investment Group opened Tempo by Hilton Savannah Historic District in Savannah, Georgia, featuring 148 rooms and suites. This is Tempo by Hilton's first property in Georgia, managed by McKibbon Hospitality. Located on East Bryan Street, it offers easy access to local attractions and the Savannah Convention Center. The LEED-certified hotel includes tech-enabled rooms, a Peloton Suite, and 3,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. Dining options feature local ingredients and a rooftop menu.

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Clark Hanrattie Named CEO of HEI Hotels & Resorts, Succeeding Anthony Rutledge Effective July 1, 2026

📈 Clark Hanrattie will become CEO and managing partner of HEI Hotels & Resorts on July 1, 2026, succeeding Anthony Rutledge, who led since 2012. Hanrattie, with HEI for 23 years, has helped the portfolio grow from 35 to over 100 hotels. Under Rutledge, real estate value surged from $2 billion in 2012 to $20 billion. Hanrattie started at Olympus Real Estate in 1993, joined HEI in 2004, and focuses on enhancing the owner/operator model.

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